Join us for the Kendal Mountain Cinematic Tour 2026! This exclusive film-only event brings you a handpicked selection of Kendal Mountain Festival’s award-winning adventure films, showcasing daring feats, breathtaking locations, and powerful stories of human resilience. Experience the thrill and excitement from the comfort of your seat; whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, or simply someone who loves a great story, this is your chance to escape into the world’s most stunning landscapes and be inspired by the extraordinary journeys of those who dare to explore them.
The Films
New Terrain
Krister Kopala, a name synonymous with world-class snowboarding, and Thea Røhme, an aspiring mountain guide on the cusp of realizing her ambitions, embark on a life-altering journey. Their destination: the breathtaking, untamed wilderness of western Norway, a land of majestic peaks and deep fjords, where they plan to chase their individual dreams amidst the raw beauty of the mountains. Their love story is intertwined with a shared passion for the alpine world, a bond forged in the exhilarating pursuit of extreme sports.
Filip Christenson
30 mins
Mother River
Follow Devin Brown’s quest to become the first Black woman to kayak the entire Mississippi River.
Jeremiah Schuster
7 mins
Poacha’s Journal
The essence of freeriding in its purest form. With no script and no rules, this short film follows four young riders as they explore uncharted territories on their bikes. The film masterfully blends grainy 16mm film with crisp digital cinematography, creating a vivid and artistic portrayal of the unbridled joy, freedom, and pure stoke that only two wheels can deliver.
Paddy Graham
5mins
Vautour
Following their impressive “Fond of Font” project, which saw them complete a remarkable 100 x 7A bouldering challenge, the dynamic climbing duo of Seb Berthe and Hugo Parmentier are embarking on an ambitious new endeavor. Their latest dream is to tackle a monumental endurance climbing challenge: ascending five major long routes in the breathtaking Verdon Gorge, all within a single 24-hour period.
Brian Mathé
30 mins
Showing Up
In June 2024, an adventure seeking couple set out to hike the entire length of the European Alps, on a route called ‘Via Alpina’ – a distance of 2000 kilometers across 145,000 meters in elevation. That’s the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest…17 times!
Prashant Madan
7 mins
Peripheral
“Peripheral” invites audiences on a journey alongside Lucy, a spirited individual navigating a pivotal and deeply personal transformation. The film intimately portrays her struggle with the gradual deterioration of her sight, a challenge that profoundly impacts her existence. Yet, rather than succumbing to this adversity, Lucy embraces her profound love for the outdoors, transforming it into a conduit for self-discovery and resilience.
Peter Naylor
30 mins
About Kendal Mountain
Kendal Mountain Festival has been sharing adventures for over four decades and has grown to become the ultimate social gathering for outdoor enthusiasts – with a world-class programme of films and talks from international adventurers taking place on the edge of the Lake District each year. Each year, the best content from the Festival is taken out on tour across the globe.
